Quinta De Chocapalha Winery
One of the best-kept secrets in Portugal today and certainly one of our personal favorite wineries, Quinta De Chocapalha has been at the forefront of the Portuguese revolution in wine making. Modern, fruit driven wine styles are the order of the day here, all made in probably the least famous wine region in Portugal. Long associated with high volume production and indifferent wine, Quinta De Chocapalha have proven what can be done in the region Estremadura (now renamed Lisboa), an appellation north of that more famous capital city.
Quinta De Chocapalha is certainly not short on history, despite its decidedly modern approach to winemaking. The property has enjoyed a succession of nobility, having been passed to the Scottish noble Diogo Duff in the 15th century. Duff was no fool and he kept the estate in his family for centuries, each generation enjoying the spoils of this grand Quinta. Wine has been grown on the property since the 16th century in fact. Then, in the 1980s Alice and Paulo Tavares da Silva fell in love with Chocapalha and decided this was the place to realise their winemaking dream. They have invested heavily in the property and have worked monumentally hard to raise the quality and reputation of their wines.
In 2000, the proud owners were finally satisfied they had achieved that benchmark and started bottling the Quinta de Chocapalha wines. Today, this small, family run estate produces some of the best wines in Portugal today, with the Cabernet Sauvignon the notable star in the pack. Visitors are never disappointed, with the privileged location between the rolling hills of Estremadura and the beautiful renovated Quinta, not to mention some delectable wines. For our very special guests we organize an unforgettable wine tasting experience at Quinta De Chocapalha, ask us for details on our luxury wine tours in Portugal.
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Wines
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| Chocapalha Reserva Red |
55% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 15% Syrah. Fermented in robotic lagares. Aged for 20 months in 90% new French oak. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented in robotic lagares. Aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak. |
| Chocapalha Red |
30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Castelao, 20% Touriga Nacional, 15% Syrah and 5% Alicante Bouschet. Fermented in robotic lagares and pressed in stainless steel. Aged for 18% months in French oak. |
| Vinha Da Palha |
60% Castelao, 30% Tinta Roriz, 10% Syrah and 5% Alicante Bouschet. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. A fresh, unoaked style of red wine. |
| Quinta de Chocapalha White |
50% Arinto, 40% Viosinho and 10% Vital. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Left on its lees for 6 months to add richness. |
| Quinta de Chocapalha White Reserva |
65% Chardonnay, 35% Viosinho. Chardonnay fermented in French oak barrels, aged in oak for 6 months. Viosinho fermented in stainless steel and left on its lees for 6 months. Blended to produce a complex, structured wine. |
| Arinto |
100% Arinto. fermented in stainless steel and left on its lees for 6 months to add richness. |
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Address:
Quinta De Chocapalha
Casa Agricola das Mimosas, Lda
2580 – 081 Aleia Galega da Merceana, Portugal
Tel. +35 (0) 263 769 317
Fax: +35 (0) 263 769 316
Web: www.chocapalha.com
Email: chocapalha@chocapalha.com
Winery Details
Appellation: Vinhos de Lisboa
Founded: 1980's
Owners: Tavares Da Silva family
Winemaker: Sandra Tavares
Oak: French barriques
Area under Vine: 45 Hectares
Age of Vines: up to 100 years
Grape Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Roriz, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelao, Alicante Bouschet, Arinto, Vital, Viosinho, Chardonnay, Viosinho.
Yield: 40 hectolitres.
Production: 100,000 bottles per annum
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More Information:
If you would like Cellar Tours to customize a Wine Tour in Portugal or Luxury Day Excursion in Portugal, for individuals or groups, contact us on: info@cellartours.com
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